English striker Harry Kane was imperious as Bayern Munich dismantled Victor Boniface’s Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash.
Former Premier League star Harry Kane was in top form as Bayern Munich convincingly defeated a Victor Boniface-less Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.
The English striker scored his 31st goal of the season, netting the opener with a powerful header and sealing the win with a penalty at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.
 "'It would have been nice' - Kane reveals one thing he wanted to do against Boniface's Leverkusen 1")
Nigeria and Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface was reduced to only seven minutes as Patrik Schick and Amine Adli fired Bayer Leverkusen closer to leaders Bayern Munich.
PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports
 "'It would have been nice' - Kane reveals one thing he wanted to do against Boniface's Leverkusen 2")
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has suffered injury ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Despite the dominant performance, Kane expressed a desire for more:
“It would have been nice to get another goal right at the end with that chance [from João Palhinha],” he said in an interview with UEFA.com via TNT Sports.
Harry Kane was named man of the match in the game.
However, he emphasised the importance of staying focused, noting that the first leg is just the beginning and that Leverkusen remain a formidable opponent.
The win was Bayern’s first against the Bundesliga champions since 2022 and Kane notes that the Bavarians must not be carried away.
German-born Nigerian star Musiala after his goal.
“We can’t get carried away. We know how tough a team they are, we know they can be dangerous and next week will be tough.
Pay Attention: Follow Pulse Sports Kenya for the Latest News on Athletics and Kenya Sports News
Kane also praised Bayern’s ability to capitalise on key moments, stating, “We took the moments well.”
Kane wanted a hattrick against 10-man Bayer Leverkusen.
“The first goal was a bit out of nowhere, wasn’t a big chance, but we took that moment and I feel like we grew into the game.”
He highlighted how the second goal, resulting from a Leverkusen mistake, and the subsequent red card, shifted momentum decisively in Bayern’s favour.
Super Eagles star Victor Boniface was a spectator | Imago
Victor Boniface, the Nigerian striker for Leverkusen, watched from the bench, alongside compatriot Nathan Tella, as his team struggled to contain Bayern’s onslaught.
Despite the significant deficit, Leverkusen will look to mount a comeback in the second leg, but Kane’s performance has set Bayern firmly on course for the quarterfinals.
Comment and Earn N5.... comments are approved manually by admin.. Comment must be long and from the post.. short comments will not be approved